Set aside time on Nov. 15 for an important first look at what Washington state lawmakers will deal with when they convene for the second half of the 2025-26 biennium beginning the second Monday in January.
“The Legislature will be making some very important decisions this year,” said LWVWA Advocacy Director Cynthia Stewart. “And so, what’ll be doing on that Saturday is providing background on a whole range of issues.”
Stewart said the state housing crisis, access to healthcare, and concerns about climate change, behavioral health and criminal justice are among the topics facing lawmakers this session.
But largely important, she said, is the context within which they will approach the concerns.
“Revenue and democracy will be the most prominent two,” Stewart said. With democracy being the League’s mission and revenue vital to all legislative decisions, Stewart said all the other issues will be addressed with those realities in mind.
The Lobby Team consists of League members who serve as issue chairs and have background or experience in about areas in which the League has taken positions after extensive study.
Issue chairs represent the LWVWA in testimony for and against legislation, coalition-building and other advocacy work. They are supported by advocates who also have expertise in specific subject areas.
During the legislative session, the Lobby Team prepares the weekly Legislative Action Newsletter detailing the background and progress of bills of interest to the League and providing subscribers with opportunities to take action on the legislation.
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